EXOTIKON: MUG-SHOT 2! TIKI MUG AUCTION

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Welcome to our second installment of our "Mug Shot" auctions. As in all Peekaboo Gallery sales, we hope to offer a curated experience with a choice selection of TIKI MUGS for both the novice and advanced collector. In this auction, we have OVER 500 lots of vintage mugs, Tiki revival mugs, rare artist proofs and "one-offs" as well as a sampling of mug-aligned items and Polynesian Pop ephemera. This online only auction also features a LIVE PODCAST with author, Jordan Reichek as host to a whole slew of special guests to discuss Tiki mug collecting and a play-by-play discussion of the lots as they go live. This is a great opportunity to pick up rare pieces from OMC, SPURLIN, MUNKTIKI, EEKUM BOOKUM, TIKI ROB, TIKI DIABLO, TIKI FARM, GECKO and more! Join us for this fun Tiki event!
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SCROLL and BID BUTTON FOR THE MOST ACCURATE BIDDING STATUS. ALL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED - NO ORDER PICK-UP ON THIS AUCTION. ALL ITEMS WILL BE ECONOMICALLY PACKED AND SHIPPED TO WINNING BIDDERS. *SEE TERMS.

With all items, a certificate of authenticity will be issued.

Buyers premium is 23%

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EARLY "THE TIKIS" SAN GABRIEL ADDRESS BLACK MOAI TIKI MUG.411 - EARLY "THE TIKIS" SAN GABRIEL ADDRESS BLACK MOAI TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) The black moai seen here was actually commissioned by Danny Balsz through OMC based on a carving by LeRoy Schmaltz of Oceanic Arts. The origin
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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EARLY "THE TIKIS" SAN GABRIEL LOCATION BAMBOO TIKI MUG.412 - EARLY "THE TIKIS" SAN GABRIEL LOCATION BAMBOO TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) A very rare figural bamboo mug used at THE TIKIS and early from the "So. San Gabriel" location marking. Rare. VG+. 3.25"dia x...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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RARE BICENTENNIAL RED, WHITE, & BLUE "THE TIKIS" THEME PARK MOAI TIKI MUG.413 - RARE BICENTENNIAL RED, WHITE, & BLUE "THE TIKIS" THEME PARK MOAI TIKI MUG.
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(1976) A super fun and quite rare specialty mug created by Danny Balsz for this blow-out July 4th,1976 Bicentennial event at THE TIKIS Polynesian them
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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"THE TIKIS" BLACK MOAI TIKI MUG.414 - "THE TIKIS" BLACK MOAI TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) This is the classic, Monterey Park location stamping of THE TIKIS black Moai mug. VG+. 3.25"dia x 6.75".
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 9.20BP) = 49.20
 
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RARE "THE TIKIS" RED MOAI TIKI MUG.415 - RARE "THE TIKIS" RED MOAI TIKI MUG.
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(1960s) By the late 1960s, Danny Balsz was going thru cash as quick as he was everything else. In order to offer more variety at his bars and bring do
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
 
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SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION - "POWER OF PELE" THE TIKIS - DECANTER.415A - SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION - "POWER OF PELE" THE TIKIS - DECANTER.
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(2021) The Orange edition of this handsome decanter produced by Tiki Farm for The SVEN KIRSTEN KOLLECTION series. This piece was made in homage to an
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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TIKI CALIENTE 10 SUPER DUPER TILT (MISTAKE) GLOBE WITCO STYLE MUG SIGNED BY RORY SNYDER.416 - TIKI CALIENTE 10 SUPER DUPER TILT (MISTAKE) GLOBE WITCO STYLE MUG SIGNED BY RORY SNYDER.
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(2018) Eekum Bookum mug of the famous Witco Globe made into a rather substantial chalice. Designed by Doug Horne and sculpted by John Mulder. Only 200
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI OASIS SPY #1 SEVERED HEAD MUG BROWN - SIGNED BY RORY.417 - EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI OASIS SPY #1 SEVERED HEAD MUG BROWN - SIGNED BY RORY.
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(2017) Eekum Bookum for Aloha Bros. Custom mug made for both Rory Snyder and John Mulder. Based on the full Maori mugs Eekkum Bookum made for Tiki Oas
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI OASIS SPY #2 SEVERED HEAD MUG WHITE- SIGNED BY RORY.418 - EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI OASIS SPY #2 SEVERED HEAD MUG WHITE- SIGNED BY RORY.
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(2017) Eekum Bookum for Aloha Bros. Custom mug made for both Rory Snyder and John Mulder. This is the mug in bone #2. From Rory Snyder's persona...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM TROPICS HOTEL-THE REEF A-FRAME BLUE GLOSS TEST GLAZE - 1 OF 1.419 - EEKUM BOOKUM TROPICS HOTEL-THE REEF A-FRAME BLUE GLOSS TEST GLAZE - 1 OF 1.
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(2023) Eekum Bookum created these for the Caliente Tropics Hotel and The Reef bar within. This is a blue color test glaze. From Rory Snyder's pe...
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EEKUM BOOKUM SIGNED TROPICS HOTEL-SANCHO'S A-FRAME YELLOW GLOSS TEST GLAZE - 1 OF 1.420 - EEKUM BOOKUM SIGNED TROPICS HOTEL-SANCHO'S A-FRAME YELLOW GLOSS TEST GLAZE - 1 OF 1.
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(2023) Eekum Bookum created these for the Caliente Tropics Hotel and Sancho's Restaurant within. This is a yellow color test glaze. From Rory Sn...
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EEKUM BOOKUM #65 THE REEF SEVERED HEAD BLUE/RED HAIR JOHN MULDER VERSION #24/25.421 - EEKUM BOOKUM #65 THE REEF SEVERED HEAD BLUE/RED HAIR JOHN MULDER VERSION #24/25.
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(2020) Eekum Bookum created these for The Reef bar at the Caliente Tropics Hotel. Special blue version. From Rory Snyder's personal collection. ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM "THE KING OF KAPU" #369 THE REEF SEVERED HEAD TAN.422 - EEKUM BOOKUM "THE KING OF KAPU" #369 THE REEF SEVERED HEAD TAN.
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(2020) Eekum Bookum created these for The Reef bar at the Caliente Tropics Hotel. Special tan version. From Rory Snyder's personal collection. V...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM #1 "SEVERED SANTA" EMPLOYEE GIFT MUG - SIGNED.423 - EEKUM BOOKUM #1 "SEVERED SANTA" EMPLOYEE GIFT MUG - SIGNED.
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(2020) Very rare Eekum Bookum "Severed Santa" mug made exclusively for employees of the Caliente Tropics hotel, The Reef and La Fern bars ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM ARTIST'S PROOF DON BLANDING TIKI CALIENTE 14 MUG SIGNED BY RORY, MOULDER, & HORNE.424 - EEKUM BOOKUM ARTIST'S PROOF DON BLANDING TIKI CALIENTE 14 MUG SIGNED BY RORY, MOULDER, & HORNE.
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(2023) Eekum Bookum figural mug of Don Blanding for Tiki Caliente 14. This is marked Artist's Proof #AP2 with a different test glaze. Signed on ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM FEMALE MENEHUNE BOWL FOR THE REEF'S VIP CUSTOMERS.425 - EEKUM BOOKUM FEMALE MENEHUNE BOWL FOR THE REEF'S VIP CUSTOMERS.
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(2020) A very rare bowl made by Eekum Bookum, available only to VIP patrons of The Reef bar at the Caliente Tropics Hotel. These were not available to
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM "THE ED CRISSMAN" LE FERN PALM SPRINGS TIKI MUG.426 - EEKUM BOOKUM "THE ED CRISSMAN" LE FERN PALM SPRINGS TIKI MUG.
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(2023) A wonderful sculpt by John Mulder of Eekum Bookum for the La Fern bar at the Caliente Tropics Hotel in Palm Springs. This mug celebrates an ori
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM "REEF WARRIOR" AP TEST MUG SIGNED BY RORY SNYDER.427 - EEKUM BOOKUM "REEF WARRIOR" AP TEST MUG SIGNED BY RORY SNYDER.
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(2023) An amazing sculpt by Eekum Bookum for The Reef bar. This is an early test proof. From Rory Snyder's personal collection and noted and sig...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00 + 21.85BP) = 116.85
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI CALIENTE 15 BLUE w/ RED DOT ALOHA BROS "JOHN" CUSTOM OUTFIT 1 OF 2.428 - EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI CALIENTE 15 BLUE w/ RED DOT ALOHA BROS "JOHN" CUSTOM OUTFIT 1 OF 2.
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(2024) The Tiki Caliente 15 mug was based on the signature Tiki mask from Aloha Jhoe's in Palm Springs. Eekum Bookum made these mugs for product...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (85.00 + 19.55BP) = 104.55
 
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EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI CALIENTE 15 BLUE ALOHA BROS "RORY" CUSTOM OUTFIT 2 OF 2 .428A - EEKUM BOOKUM TIKI CALIENTE 15 BLUE ALOHA BROS "RORY" CUSTOM OUTFIT 2 OF 2 .
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(2024) The same as above, but Rory Snyder's personal mug. From Rory Snyder's personal collection and noted and signed by him on the bottom r...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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